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Last sold for $38,700 on Nov 16, 2005

218 WATSON ST

RIPON, WI 54971
0
Baths
1,760 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,437 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,700 · Nov 16, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,271 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$45,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,406

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyFond du Lac
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ripon High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Ripon Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Ripon Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54971These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,292
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,131
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

218 Watson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Fond du Lac County
  • Among the smallest lots in Ripon 54971
  • Older than 96% of homes in Fond du Lac County

How it measures up in Ripon 54971

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ripon 54971.

Living area1,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1,437 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 218 Watson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRipon 54971Fond du Lac County
Living areabigger than1,760 ft²68% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,437 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than18956% of homes4% of homes

About 218 Watson St

When did 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI last sell?

218 Watson St, Ripon, WI last sold on Nov 16, 2005 for $38,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI?

218 Watson St, Ripon, WI has 1,760 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI built?

218 Watson St, Ripon, WI was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI?

218 Watson St, Ripon, WI is assigned to Ripon High School (high), rated B; Ripon Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Ripon Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI compare to other homes in Ripon 54971?

Among the 3,877 homes in Ripon 54971, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,760 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,437 ft² against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1895 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Watson St, Ripon, WI was $1,271. The county assessed it at $45,000.

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